Histotechnician: Evening Slide Prep & Staining

Synectics Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Histology Technician to perform routine and non-routine tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation and coverslipping for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Candidates should have at least an A.A./A.S. in histology or equivalent plus practical experience; ASCP HT certification or eligibility is preferred. The shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years.
• Shift/Time Zone: Monday-Friday 2 pm-10:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform embedding and microtomy for specified specimen types.
• Ensure proper tissue processing and accessioning documentation.
• Perform coverslipping manually or with automated equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Adhere to quality control policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Histology

Quality control

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microtomy equipment

Staining equipment

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Histology Technician to perform routine and non-routine tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation and coverslipping for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Candidates should have at least an A.A./A.S. in histology or equivalent plus practical experience; ASCP HT certification or eligibility is preferred. The shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision and a 401(k).